Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

Lat: 47.2675°NLon: 122.57611°WElev: 315.0ft.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Gig Harbor WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gig Harbor WA
 47.34°N 122.59°W (Elev. 3 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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